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A title decided in the final round
The weather severely disrupted the Japanese leg of the race. After three days without enough wind to race, only four races could be held over two days.
Justine Lemeteyer finished fourth in the first race and then went on to take three second-place finishes. In the final race, a successful gybe at the last mark allowed her to gain a decisive position.
The Frenchwoman won the championship by just 0.4 points over Slovenia's Lina Er?en, while Norway's Tuva Oppedal rounded out the podium. Without winning a single heat, Justine made the difference with her consistency.
Two sports, two world titles
This double victory is all the more significant given that the two disciplines require different techniques.
In Slalom X, competitors use fin boards that remain in contact with the water. In Slalom Foil, a lifting fin allows the board to rise above the surface, reducing drag but requiring a different approach to balance and maneuvering.
By winning both championships, Justine has demonstrated her versatility across both disciplines of competitive windsurfing.
Pierre Mortefon Finishes Fourth; Three French Riders in the Top 10
In the men's division, Pierre Mortefon finished fourth in the Japanese leg and in the Foil Slalom World Championship. After placing second in the first heat, the Narbonne native saw his hopes dashed by a collision with Amado Vrieswijk during the final start.
The world title goes to Italy's Matteo Iachino.
William Huppert moved into eighth place in the world rankings after finishing sixth in Japan. Benoît Merceur rounded out the top 10 in the championship, despite finishing 14th in this final round.
In the women's competition, Maé Davico finished sixth in the championship and Marion Mortefon finished eighth.
A season marked by French success
With two world titles for Justine Lemeteyer and a runner-up finish in the Slalom X World Championship for Pierre Mortefon, the French team wrapped up the 2026 PWA season with several top results.
Lemeteyer's victory remains the highlight of the event. In a women's Slalom Foil championship consisting of a single round and reduced to four heats, the Frenchwoman managed to minimize her mistakes to defend her title and achieve a d
